Groove Therapy

Episode 65: How it’s all Ending with Dr. Leah Taylor and Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:00:36 GMT

In this final episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh share what the future holds for Groove Therapy and what to expect from each host individually. It gets a little emotional as the pair reflect on their experience hosting the podcast including how it continues to impact their live music experiences and lives in general.

We are honored to have started this conversation about the transformative impact of live music for healing, connection, and elevation and we hope it will continue. If you would like to reach out to us, feel free to dm either of us on Instagram at @drleahtaylor and @rockinglife__.

Dr. Leah Taylor is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, Healer, and Embodiment Mentor who combines ancient healing techniques with cutting-edge science to help you let go of stress, overwhelm, and struggle to open up to and embody your highest and brightest self. She has a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a Master’s in Somatic Psychology and is passionate about researching, speaking about, and teaching live music and movement as medicine. She is the founder and creator of Embodied Groove, an interactive movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show. Find out more about Dr. Leah Taylor and Embodied Groove at drleahtaylor.com.

Taraleigh Weathers is the leader of intimate live music retreats and online business and accountability coaching programs. She helps people pursue their big dreams whether it’s helping them be their own bosses, write that book, run that marathon, start that band etc. She is also the author of the book How to Rock Your Life. Find out more about Taraleigh at rockinglife.com.

This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

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Episode 64: Don’t Be Perfect with Liz Bills

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:00:16 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with musician and singer/songwriter Liz Bills about her evocative ways of delivering healing and transformation through music and collaborative performance. Liz shares her own journey with mental health, chronic pain, and sobriety, and how her music has evolved to facilitate more healing experiences along the way. Liz describes how she sees herself as a “nervous system tuner” as a musician and how she focuses on creating co-regulation through live music. In the “Did you Know” Dr. Leah explains what nervous system regulation means and how it can be done through co-regulation with another person or through self-regulation on one’s own. Taraleigh gives listeners a couple of techniques to use for self-regulation in the “Daily Jam.”

Liz Bills is known for her entrancing high energy performances and emotionally charged power vocals, passionate and honest in her songwriting and stage presence; Liz is unapologetically brave yet incredibly vulnerable and real. Taking you on a wild ride that is intoxicatingly sweet and dangerously ferocious.

Liz’s highlights include the 2020 and 2021 Boston Music Award’s ‘Singer/songwriter of The Year’ nomination, winning ‘Pop Act of The Year’ in 2021, ‘Roots Act of The Year’ in 2019 and ‘Rock Act of the Year’ in 2018 for the New England Music Awards, opening for Bon Jovi at Mohegan Sun in 2017, runner-up in the 2016 Aloft Rising Star with Daughtry, and a semi-finals appearance in the WZLX’s 2016 Rock Rumble. Liz was a top 30 female finisher in the 2013 American Idol competition, and has been compared to singers such as Grace Potter, Janis Joplin, Florence and the Machine and Susan Tedeschi. https://www.lizbills.com/

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Episode 63: What it Means to do a Show the Groove Therapy Way

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:20:16 GMT

In this special live episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk about what shows were like before developing the Groove Therapy way and what it means to now practice everything we talk about in the podcast and all that Dr. Leah’s research in Mind-Body Medicine and live music has shown is beneficial for making lasting positive change in the body. This includes techniques to use before the show to enhance the depth, meaning, and the overall vibe of the show, the ability to increase presence and consciousness during the show, and how to extend the live music feels out into your everyday life. The two also share how you could be one of four very special people to experience this with Dr. Leah and Taraleigh at a Groove Therapy retreat to the Phish shows in Seattle, April 13 – 16.

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Episode 62: Your Full Dimensional Self with Elise McRoberts

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:16 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with cannabis industry powerhouse Elise McRoberts. Elise shares her love for live music and how she considers it her therapeutic release. She talks about how she started a career in the music industry to follow her passion of going to shows and festivals but pivoted to become a leader in the cannabis industry, where she found more supportive community and creative ways to grow her expertise and gifts. Elise shares the reality of the cannabis industry today and how she has grown her own brand, the Hashinista, to create an innovative, sustainable, and equitable space for all. In the “Did you Know” Dr. Leah shares the ways live music can become addictive. Taraleigh supports listeners in not falling into the dip and addictiveness of live music by intentionally bringing in the live music vibe to your every day life in the “Daily Jam.”

Elise McRoberts a cannabis industry powerhouse who's been working with leading companies and judging cannabis around the world the past decade. The founder of Hashinista- a strategy firm, event production company and lifestyle brand- Elise was formerly the CMO for Doc Green's - an award winning California brand; and since 2013 Elise has worked with cannabis companies as an integral leader shaping strategy from retail to manufacturing and events. Elise produced her 1st large scale concept - The NorCal CannaCuisine Gala in 2017 to critical acclaim and has continued to produce ground breaking, unique curated events combining cannabis with food, music, art, fashion, psychedelics, fundraising, performance and more. Today her mission remains to destigmatize and free the plant; to participate in the preservation of high quality cannabis + original cannabisculture while creating a more innovative, sustainable and equitable space for

all. @thehashinista@elisemcroberts www.elisemcroberts.com | www.hashinista.com

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Episode 61: Laugh, Cry, Grief, Hope with Adam Weinberg

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:54 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh chat with guitarist and concert producer Adam Weinberg about the therapeutic power of music. The three begin the talk with Adam’s early show days bringing his Jewish tradition of Shabbat to Phish concerts and festivals. Adam describes his perspective on the connection between spirituality and live music and his passion for combining the two. He then goes deep describing his process of grieving the loss of his brother-in-law to addiction and how he used music to process his emotions and work through debilitating anxiety. What surfaced in the end, was a solo album called Laugh, Cry, Grief, Hope that he is now performing live as he tours with Matisyahu. In the “Did you Know” Dr. Leah shares the importance of art creation for healthy emotional expression. Taraleigh helps listeners connect with their own artistic expression through the “Daily Jam.”

Adam Weinberg started his music career as a solo instrumental guitarist and independent film scorer. His first record, On the Seventh Year, featured a selection of melodies inspired by Jewish prayer arranged for solo guitar. Music from the record was performed with the renowned percussionist Cyro Baptista (Paul Simon, Trey Anastasio, John Zorn) and was featured in the award winning documentary Unsettled. Adam spent more than five years touring with artist Matisyahu for the singer’s acoustic performances world-wide. Adam’s playing with Matisyahu was noted for its inventive arrangements of traditionally simple reggae tunes.

Adam’s newest release Laugh, Cry, Grief, Hope is Adam's first lyrical album. Nearly all the songs were written in late 2019 and early 2020 during a difficult six month stretch of life that inspired Adam to begin experimenting with serious lyricwriting for the first time in his career. The finished product is anacoustic-band-driven exploration of loss, healing, and a genuine search for joy.

Find Adam's new tourdates and more at https://www.adam-weinberg.com/.

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Episode 60: The Magic of Sobriety with Paige Clem from The Phellowship

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:03 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with songwriter and musician Paige Clem about her role in creating and establishing The Phellowship, a clean and sober community for Phish fans. Paige tells the magical story of how the Phellowship came to be, with the band onboard, and how they are operating now, over 25 years later. She describes one person’s clean and sober experience at shows and offers inspiration and hope for anyone needing or considering the road to recovery. Paige also lets us in on what she’s up to musically and how fans can catch her performing live. For the “Did you Know” Dr. Leah shares what loneliness has to do with addiction and how it relates to the Phellowship’s mission. Taraleigh gives fans ways to engage their own way through the “Daily Jam.”

Paige’s passion for people, music and service has led her to hold a variety of roles in music including a 5-year stint as Marketing Director for High Sierra Music and volunteer positions with The Grammy Foundation/MusiCares. She has donated her time and talents to organizing and/or performing in multiple musical benefits and silent auctions to support the arts, artists, and art-supporters. She is most proud of the vital role she played in creating and establishing The Phellowship, a now 25-year-old organization with over 8000 members that provides a safe space for clean and sober live music lovers at concerts.

Paige Clem’s folk-soul-with-a-dash-of-sass sound draws on threads of blues and Americana with an honest and often clever accessibility. San Francisco-based, Paige performs her original material as a solo artist and in Paige & The Clementines—an Americana music project that gathers a rotating cast of A-list players with Paige's soulful songwriting prowess including James Nash (The Waybacks), Jordan Feinstein (Jordan and The Rituals), Joe Craven (Garcia/Grisman), Robin Sylvester (RatDog), Gabe Ford (Little Feat) and more. Her debut record, Firefly, was released in the acclaimed Grate Room at Terrapin Crossroads.

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Episode 59: 2022 in Review with Dr. Leah Taylor and Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:00:43 GMT

In this special episode, join Dr. Leah and Taraleigh as they chat about this year’s guests, themes, and favorite moments. Whether you have listened to all the episodes in 2022, need to catch up on a few, or are new to the podcast, you’ll find gems to listen back to in this one!

Dr. Leah Taylor is a High Priestess Healer and Integrative Mental Health Specialist who combines ancient healing techniques with cutting-edge science to help you let go of stress, overwhelm, and struggle to open up to and embody your highest and brightest self. She has a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a Master’s in Somatic Psychology and is passionate about researching, speaking about, and teaching live music and movement as medicine. She is the founder and creator of Embodied Groove, an interactive movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show. Find out more about Dr. Leah Taylor and Embodied Groove at drleahtaylor.com.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

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Episode 58: Holiday Wellness with Dr. Leah Taylor and Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:34 GMT

In this special episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh help you thrive through this holiday season and into the new year! The two discuss the 4 major obstacles in the way of your new year’s resolutions and how you can consciously choose to do something differently! Also included are tips for rocking the upcoming holidays and ways to find support in reaching your health and wellness goals with Taraleigh and Dr. Leah in 2023. The unofficial “Did you Know” has Dr. Leah talking about the scientific process of creating new habits and why they are so hard to establish in the beginning.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

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Episode 57: Go Your Own Way with Karina Rykman

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:06 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with bassist Karina Rykman about her immense love of live music and journey of becoming a professional musician herself. She shares her philosophy of saying yes to aligned offers, even when fear and imposter syndrome pop up. She discusses how she is a “rejector of traditional ways of being” and how she learned to play bass and guitar strictly by watching and listening to her musical influences. Karina recounts her early live music experiences and discovers that attending Bonnaroo in 9th grade with the Anastasio family was what really hooked her in the jam scene. For the “Did you Know” Dr. Leah shares how certain live music can feel like a coming “home” and the entry into a world never thought possible. Taraleigh encourages listeners to reflect on their hook into live music in the “Daily Jam.”

Karina Rykman plays bass, sings, jumps around, and laughs a lot. In doing so, she has garnered a rare attention and avid listenership. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, Karina’s effervescent presence comes to life in musical form. With only six singles released, Karina has built a reputation as an unmissable live act. Her debut single “Plants” reached over a million streams, with the other singles not far behind. She can hardly contain herself about her yet-to-be-released debut studio record, as the best is truly yet to come.

Karina’s power trio sounds larger than the sum of their parts. With Adam November (Guitar/Looper/Effects) and Chris Corsico (Drums), Karina has headlined clubs across America, bringing her rapturous unbridled energy to her reciprocally passionate fans.

In 2016, Karina joined Marco Benevento's band on bass. With Benevento, she’s opened for Vulfpeck, Dispatch, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Guster, and many more. We’d be remiss to exclude her television appearances on The Today Show, America’s Got Talent, a feature on ABC7, and most recently, in the 8G Band on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Catch Karina live at https://www.karinarykman.com/tour.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

You can find both Taraleigh and Dr. Leah on Instagram at @rockinglife__ and @drleahtaylor respectively.

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Episode 56: Be the Medicine with Charles Lighthouse from Dead Letter

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:02 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with writer Charles Lighthouse about his passion project the Dead Letter, a zine he writes and hands out for shows featuring remaining members of The Grateful Dead. Charles shares how he discovered The Grateful Dead music and community and how he views it as “a context to engage spiritually with a container of energy.” Listeners can get a taste of Charles’s writing that so eloquently paints a picture in your mind and connects your heart and soul to the depth of the music and scene. Also included is Charles’s notion that everyone has an opportunity to be the medicine and how this project represents that for him. For the “Did you Know” Dr. Leah shares the difference between hedonic wellbeing and eudaimonic wellbeing and how both can be found through live music. Taraleigh encourages listeners to “be the medicine” in the “Daily Jam.”

Charles provides editorial, strategic planning, communications, analysis, and coaching services for non-profit and creative clients. He is an expert on publishing, grassroots fundraising, non-profit leadership, event planning, psychedelics with a humanities focus, free expression, education, and the arts.

He writes zines, pamphlets, articles, and podcasts about visionary culture, music, and art. His current project, The Dead Letter, is a deep dive into the history and meaning of the Grateful Dead, examining how the band's creativity and heritage provide models for reshaping American life.

Charles is also the co-host of Psychedelic Salon, a twice-weekly online community meeting and ongoing podcast series. Founded by Lorenzo Hagerty in 2005, the Psychedelic Salon represents the longest-running online archive of lectures and interviews documenting the history of the psychedelic culture.

You can keep up to date about his current projects by visiting www.charleslighthouse.com and following him on Instagram: @clearsightedmind.

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You can find both Taraleigh and Dr. Leah on Instagram at @rockinglife__ and @drleahtaylor respectively.

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Episode 55: Frequency Medicine with Melinda Kinzie

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with sound healer and former recording artist Melinda Kinzie about the power of sound for healing and transformation. Melinda shares her journey from recording artist living the rockstar life in New York City to transformative sound healer vibing out in nature in Vermont. Melinda discusses two powerful laws of the Universe, entrainment and resonance, and helps build a bridge between what could be happening at the concerts we love and the sound healing she does with individuals and groups. For the “Did you Know” Dr. Leah shares how entrainment relates to the concept of self-other merging discussed in previous episodes and other ways entrainment can be seen throughout history. Taraleigh encourages listeners to employ the principles of entrainment and resonance to help raise your vibe so you can raise the vibe wherever you are for the “Daily Jam.”

Melinda Kinzie has been a student of energy medicine and spirituality her whole life. She grew up in the mountains of Vermont and later lived in NYC for 20 years working as a recording and performance artist. With over 30 years of training in transformational work, she has most recently completed a rigorous 3 year study of Sound Healing & Shamanism with Zacciah Blackburn at the Center of Light, 2 years of Aura Soma Color Therapy training & is currently training with Anaiya Sophia in the Sacred Temple Arts of the Holy Sophia.

She is delighted to be working as a Sound Healer, Frequency Channel & Energy Medicine Practitioner in pure service to all of creation and facilitates workshops, classes, group & private sound healing sessions, children's programs & all manner of sacred business. Find out more about Melinda’s offerings at https://www.melindakinzie.com.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

You can find both Taraleigh and Dr. Leah on Instagram at @rockinglife__ and @drleahtaylor respectively.

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Episode 54: Vibe Tending with Karen the Dancing Lady

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:31 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh chat with Vibe Tender Karen the Dancing Lady who is on a mission to spring love and light wherever she goes. She especially loves to do this through dancing to live music. Karen just recently, in the last 6 years or so, rediscovered her love for live music and now uses it to fuel her vibes so she can raise the vibe wherever she is. Karen also shares her holistic morning practice that aligns her with love and light each day. The three explore Karen’s journey of using live music as a practice solely for her own health and wellbeing to now inspiring others with her energy. Also discussed is how through societal norms, we can remain stuck in our perceived “box” and how freeing breaking out of that can be! For the “Did you Know” Dr. Leah shares exciting new research on the transformative power of festivals. Taraleigh gives listeners a tip for allowing yourself to “dance outside of the box” for the “Daily Jam.”

Karen the Dancing Lady is a flowing, grooving energetic embodiment of love and light. She lights the day wherever she is - as a Lyft driver, ski lift operator, Vibe Tender for events or doing what she loves most - dancing to live music. She’s a dynamic public speaker with the ability to meet and see individuals where they are at and guide them to greater joy. When she’s not in service to others or dancing she loves to cook, host gatherings, and experience nature.

Follow Karen on Instagram @karenthedancinglady for inspiration, love, and light. And check out her TedxTalk on How to Connect with Anyone at https://youtu.be/BYtb-pJhAuk.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

You can find both Taraleigh and Dr. Leah on Instagram at @rockinglife__ and @drleahtaylor respectively.

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Episode 53: Jason Hann from The String Cheese Incident on The Healing Power of Music

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:40 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with percussionist Jason Hann about the healing power of music based on his experiences participating in ceremonies in Haiti, collaborating with musicians from West Africa, and playing with The String Cheese Incident and other projects. The three discuss the implications of this for healing individuals, groups, and even the world at large. Also mentioned in the discussion is the healing power of breath and other ways to regulate our nervous systems. Dr. Leah breaks down why deep breathing is so effective in bringing about focus and calm for the “Did you Know.” Taraleigh gives listeners a tip for connecting with the healing power of music every day for the “Daily Jam.”

Jason Hann has been a member of The String Cheese Incident since 2004. He is a former member of the band EOTO and has had his own musical projects such as Prophet Massive, an electronic DJ side project. He released a solo album called Rythmshphere Vol. 1 – Djembe Furia in 2005. Follow Jason on Instagram @jason_hann_drums_and_perc

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

You can find both Taraleigh and Dr. Leah on Instagram at @rockinglife__ and @drleahtaylor respectively.

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Deep Dive: Livin the Slow Llama Life with Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:42 GMT

In this Deep Dive mini-episode, Taraleigh Weathers talks about how she has mastered the art of living the slow llama life and still get everything done in a way that’s sustainable to her energy and health. In episode 51, Dr. Leah Taylor dove deeper into the energies of surrender and discipline to create flow. In this current episode, Taraleigh gives listeners a glimpse into her own natural tendency towards surrender and how she has been able to harness discipline so she can be playfully productive and still have time for fun and relaxation. Not only has she mastered this in her own life, but she is now helping her clients find relaxation in knocking out their to-do lists like a boss!

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

You can find both Taraleigh and Dr. Leah on Instagram at @rockinglife__ and @drleahtaylor respectively.

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Deep Dive: The Art of Flow with Dr. Leah Taylor

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:00:01 GMT

In this Deep Dive mini-episode, Dr. Leah Taylor dives into a topic originally discussed in Episode 15 with Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, the flow state. Dr. Leah breaks down the concept of flow and describes it as the key to a happy and healthy life. She uses examples from her own life as well as the lives of her clients to exemplify a balance of discipline and surrender that’s sustainable and connects you to the flow, ease, and magnetism available to you by the combination of these techniques. Learn how to fully surrender to the flow every day, not just show days!

Dr. Leah Taylor is a High Priestess Healer and Integrative Mental Health Specialist who helps you let go of stress, overwhelm, and struggle to live a life of ease, pleasure, and joy. She has a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a Master’s in Somatic Psychology and is passionate about researching, speaking about, and teaching live music and movement as medicine. She is the founder and creator of Embodied Groove, an interactive movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show. Find out more about Dr. Leah Taylor and Embodied Groove at drleahtaylor.com.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

You can find both Taraleigh and Dr. Leah on Instagram at @rockinglife__ and @drleahtaylor respectively.

Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the promo code GROOVE for 20% off premium CBD products.

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Episode 50: Annabel Lukins from Cloud 9 Adventures

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:00:12 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with Annabel Lukins from Cloud 9 Adventures about spirituality in daily life, sensuality in live music, and facing your fears. Annabel shares her current quest of finding a healthy balance of live music for optimal wellbeing, including letting go of FOMO and leaning into JOMO (the joy of missing out). For the "Daily Jam" Dr. Leah expands on why working with your thoughts to move through fear can be so powerful. Taraleigh breaks it down into easy manageable steps for the “Daily Jam.”

Standing tall at a massive 5-feet, this little wonder's infectious enthusiasm charms artists and fans alike. Annabel has been with Cloud 9 Adventures, producers of international live music events, since 2003 and can be found welcoming guests during a toast on stage, dancing through the crowd, and flying like a hummingbird behind the scenes making things happen. When she’s not galivanting around the Caribbean on Jam Cruise, Panic en la Playa and other destination concert events or working at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, she’s trail running or hiking with her golden retriever, skiing at Mary Jane and Eldora trying to get her 10-year old daughter and husband (who snowboards, let’s not judge him) to keep up with her, or seeing as much live music as possible. Annabel makes the best of this short time on earth and is beyond grateful for such a beautiful life.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

You can find both Taraleigh and Dr. Leah on Instagram at @rockinglife__ and @drleahtaylor respectively.

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Episode 49: Money Grooves with Berkeley Ramsbottom

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 22:26:59 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh talk with financial coach Berkeley Ramsbottom about how to be financially responsible while seeing as much live music as possible. Berkeley shares how her approach differs from other financial experts, who are going to tell you to forgo concerts because they’re frivolous. As if! She lets listeners in on the tool that can change everything and guides you through an exercise to learn more about your spending patterns, or as she calls them, money grooves. Listeners will learn small steps to move forward in becoming financially savvy and a mindset shift that will change the way you relate to money. For the “Daily Jam” Taraleigh encourages listeners to take on Berkeley’s money mindset to improve their financial health. Dr. Leah follows that up with information on why changing your mindset can improve other areas of your life for the “Did you Know.”

Berkeley is the founder of Money Grooves, a financial literacy & coaching business. During her $20,000 debt payoff journey, Berkeley saw how learning about money transformed her life, but also how the personal finance space was fraught with judgment, misinformation, and overwhelm. She has dedicated her life to teaching others in our community how to crush debt, build wealth, and feel confident about money in a way that's relatable and fun. Her mission is to prove that you can build massive wealth while still hitting all the shows. Follow her on Instagram @moneygrooves.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

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Episode 48: Holistic Health with Mike Gantzer

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:00:30 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh chat with Mike Gantzer of Aqueous and The Death Kings about his journey to holistic health. He gets real about his recent divorce, sobriety, and how covid was the perfect time to finally establish lasting healthy habits he continues to rock! Mike talks about wellness as a whole spectrum rather than just one quick fix and shares with listeners what he’s learned along his journey. For the “Did you Know,” Dr. Leah describes the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of gratitude and Taraleigh gives specific instructions on how cultivate gratitude in your life today in the “Daily Jam.”

Mike Gantzer is a guitarist/vocalist in Aqueous and The Death Kings. He is also a mental health advocate and skateboard enthusiast.

Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

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Episode 47: Let Your Heart Lead with Benjy Eisen

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:00:21 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah and Taraleigh sit down with music legend Benjy Eisen to hear how leading with heart has brought about all that he has accomplished in life so far. Benjy is a fabulous storyteller, and he treats listeners to tales of how he “accidentally” got started in his musical writing career, how he landed the gig as Bill Kreutzmann’s memoir writer and now manager, and why he passed up his first opportunity to write for Rolling Stone. Throughout the interview Benjy realizes it’s less about the power of thoughts and more about listening to his heart and following his passions. Find out how you can do the same through the “Did you Know,” where Dr. Leah shares the three main components essential for manifestation. Then Taraleigh breaks down how to get started today in the “Daily Jam.”

Benjy Eisen has written for Rolling Stone, Esquire, Relix and many other music publications. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he is currently finishing work on his first novel, Oysterland. He is the co-author of Bil Kreutzmann’s memoir, Deal, and now his manager for Billy and the Kids. He is also head writer at Undermine, another Osiris podcast.

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Episode 46: You Make it Fun with Peter Anspach

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:00:14 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Leah talks with Peter Anspach from Goose about the incredible trajectory his career is on and how he is staying grounded throughout. He attributes the fans big love and participation to what makes it fun and talks about how he has grown more into himself throughout his time with Goose. Peter shares his philosophy of taking in the moment and exploring your boundaries in live music that he is now spreading through PA-RC merch. Also included are specific shows that stood out for him and a group of early fans, Flavortown, that inspired him to be his wacky, wild self. For the “Did you Know,” Dr. Leah shares the importance of feeling and expressing all emotions, something Peter mentions he is currently realizing, and Taraleigh breaks down how to put it into practice in the “Daily Jam.”

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Episode 45: Mastering Mindfulness with Dr. Leah Taylor and Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:00:11 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Dr. Leah dive into mindfulness meditation to help you ditch the constant worry, overwhelm, and fear and find freedom from your thoughts. The two go over common myths of meditation including their own misconceptions that held them back. They share their personal experience of meditating for over 7 years, what they have gained from their practice, and tips and tricks to help you along the way. For the “Did you Know,” Dr. Leah shares 13 positive benefits of meditation and Taraleigh encourages you to put it into practice in the “Daily Jam.”

Dr. Leah Taylor is a High Priestess Healer who helps you let go of the stress, overwhelm, and struggle to live a life of ease, pleasure, and joy. She has a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a Master’s in Somatic Psychology and is passionate about researching, speaking about, and teaching live music and movement as medicine. She is the founder and creator of Embodied Groove ™ an interactive movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show. Find out more about Dr. Leah Taylor and Embodied Groove at embodiedgroove.com.

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Access Taraleigh’s Faceplant Into Morning Meditation here.

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Episode 44: Life Lessons from the Stage with Rob Compa

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Dr. Leah talk with guitarist Rob Compa from Dopapod about how he’s evolving as a musician and a human and the practices that help him find presence, cope with emotions, and get out of his head. He shares about his meditation practice and a hilarious story about his first silent retreat. During the discussion, Rob makes connections from his childhood and how much about life he has learned from the stage. Also included is a special treat Dopapod has incorporated into their upcoming album. For the “Did you Know,” Dr. Leah shares a technique for coping with overwhelming emotions and Taraleigh puts her own personal spin on it in the “Daily Jam.”

Rob Compa is the guitarist for the nationally touring progressive rock jamband Dopapod, who over the last 14 years has toured in every nook and cranny of the US and elsewhere, and recorded seven albums of original material. When not busy with Dopapod, Rob fills his time with his trio, RCA, solo acoustic shows, and numerous other musical acts as a sideman. He is also a passionate guitar instructor, with a constantly growing roster of students. Find out more at https://robcompaguitar.com/.

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Episode 43: Riding the Edge with Walter Strauss

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:00:40 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Dr. Leah talk with guitarist Walter Strauss about how he rides the edge in making music and life in general. Listeners get a music lesson as he breaks down concepts of groove, melody, rhythm, and harmony for all to understand with guitar accompaniment for experiential learning. The three discuss spontaneity and generosity in improv and live music and what it’s like for everyone to be riding that edge together. Walter talks about his upcoming solo album For Melody Wherever She May Find Me and his musical collaborations all over the world. For the “Did you Know,” Dr. Leah shares how live music can relate to attachment theory and Taraleigh encourages listeners to be inspired by their favorite musicians to repair relational breaks in the “Daily Jam.”

Walter Strauss is an innovative guitarist known for his richly textured and syncopated playing, as well as his international collaborations. A composer and songwriter in diverse genres, he also translates music from other instruments to the guitar, resulting in mind-bending guitar renditions of the music of the West African kora that legendary kora player Toumani Diabate calls “inspirational,” as well as music of other far-flung instruments of the world.

Walter’s current solo release (out April 20) “For Melody, Wherever She May Find Me” is a guitar exploration of beautiful global song melodies and originals - from a Malian balafon melody to a Stevie Wonder song and a Shetland fiddle tune. He continues his collaborations - Mamajowali, with Wassoulou hunter's harp player Mamadou Sidibe and American multi-instrumentalist Joe Craven, Fula Brothers with Mamadou Sidibe, and FulaMuse, the combined band of Fula Brothers and west coast songbirds MaMuse.

Walter has composed music for film, including the Ken Burns / Artemis Joukowsky documentary “Defying the Nazis”, and the “Re-evolution: The Cuban Dream” series on PBS. He has also produced and engineered records for artists like MaMuse and former Waybacks frontman Stevie Coyle.

Walter’s Bay Area CD release show is coming up at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley on April 20.

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Episode 42: Be a Good Neighbor with Richard James

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:00:09 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Dr. Leah talk with keyboardist Richard James about his new band Neighbor and the abundance of exciting energy surrounding them. Richard talks about the innovative ways they have introduced new Neighbors to the band and are now giving away free tickets to encourage Neighbors to improve their health. It truly is a friendly and supportive neighborhood. And the fans are reciprocating in even bigger ways! Richard shares stories of the incredible support including hiring a banner plane to get more people to a late-night festival set and buying out a whole baby registry. Finally, listeners are treated to the exciting news of Neighbor’s new album, out sometime later this year, and their upcoming cross-country Fall tour. For the “Did you Know,” Dr. Leah shares research on the benefits of being part of a community and Taraleigh encourages listeners to double down on their community involvement for the “Daily Jam.”

Richard James is the keyboardist for Pink Talking Phish as well as being a founding member of Neighbor. With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today. Grown in large part by the passion and devotion of the fans called Neighbors, their symbiotic relationship inspires and touches every performance. The creation of childhood neighbors Richard James (vocals, keys) and Lyle Brewer (guitar), Neighbor combines ambitious composition, soulful balladry, and a fearless approach to their lengthy improvisations. The quartet is rounded out by Dan Kelly (bass) and Dean Johnston (drums) who fuel the groove and lay a solid foundation for Neighbor’s “down home” sound. Come see what’s good in the neighborhood. Find out more about Neighbor and where to catch them live at https://www.neighbortunes.com.

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Episode 41: Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Dr. Raymond Turpin

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:00:18 GMT

In this fascinating episode, Taraleigh and Dr. Leah talk with Dr. Raymond Turpin about the past, present, and future of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Raymond tells his inspiring story of being turned on to psychedelics in the 1980s and knowing they would be part of his career path. He shares all the research and training he has done from that point on and how he is now the Executive and Clinical Director of one of the first MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) recognized extended access programs for MDMA assisted therapy. Dr. Raymond describes the three major goals of his non-profit, The Pearl Psychedelic Institute, to research, teach best practices, and offer equitable psychedelic-assisted therapy to those in need. Listeners will find out why the drug companies aren’t interested in psychedelics for healing and the major differences between psychiatric and psychedelic therapy. Also included is a discussion on how this relates to the live music experience and ancient healing rituals. For the “Did you Know,” Dr. Leah shares how you can find out more about the research of MAPS and the work of the Pearl Psychedelic Institute and Taraleigh encourages listeners to check them out now for the “Daily Jam.”

Dr. Turpin was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. He went on to earn an MA in psychology from West Georgia University and then a doctorate in clinical psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He has lived in the mountains of western North Carolina since 2001 and founded and operated a mental health agency that provided free and low-cost mental health services to over 40 local public schools from 2004-2016. He has been in private practice since 2018. Dr. Turpin is a co-lead-investigator at one of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies) Expanded Access sites studying the use of MDMA as an adjunct to psychotherapy for treatment-resistant PTSD. He is also the current Executive and Clinical Director of the Pearl Psychedelic Institute which is intended as a research, treatment and training organization assisting in bringing psychedelic medicines into acceptance as mental health treatments. He is a lifelong amateur musician and attended 100 Grateful Dead shows by the mid-90s and countless Jerry Garcia Band and Garcia/Grisman shows over the years. Find out more at https://www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org/.

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Episode 40: Feel Good About Giving with The Mockingbird Foundation

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:38 GMT

What happens when a group of Phish fans with a common purpose get together and start a non-profit? The Mockingbird Foundation! Taraleigh and Dr. Leah talk with Liora Sponko and Drew Hitz, board members of the Mockingbird Foundation, about the incredible impact the organization has had on music education for children over the past 25 years. Liora shares her experience as a new member and Drew as a seasoned member for over a decade. Listeners learn about specific tour grants that go to each city Phish tours in to give back to the community as well as special projects in store. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares the positive impact of early music education and Taraleigh gives detailed instructions in how to donate now for the “Daily Jam.”

The Mockingbird Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Phish fans in 1997 to generate charitable proceeds from the Phish community and beyond. Since they’re entirely volunteer, administrative costs are less than 5% of revenues! So far, they’ve distributed over $1.9M to support music education for children – 534 grants in all 50 states! For more information about The Mockingbird Foundation, visit www.mbird.org.

Liora Sponko leads interactive workshops and speaking engagements to help entrepreneurs, changemakers and creative professionals build an empowering mindset and harness energy to manifest their desires. She is a certified life coach and spiritual coach and has worked in the personal development industry for over 10 years. Liora also serves as the Senior Program Manager for the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, the state agencies that help individuals and communities thrive through arts and culture. Liora is proud to be The Mockingbird Foundation's newest member of their Board of Directors as it combines her passion for music, philanthropy, Phish and service. In her free time, she enjoys everything outdoors and rockin out to live music as much as possible.

Andrew Hitz is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries including Japan, Brazil, Russia and Singapore. He is probably best known for his time as the tuba player and co-owner of Boston Brass. Andrew has also appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Army Blues, Alarm Will Sound and the Marine Band of Mexico.

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Episode 39: The History of ALO with Steve Adams and his mom Cyndy Thomas

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:00:23 GMT

Taraleigh and Dr. Leah had the pleasure of chatting with ALO bassist Steve Adams and his mom Cyndy Thomas about all things ALO. The quintet dive into ALO’s Tour D’Amour XV, the first inception of the band and their first gig playing intermission of a Middle School play they joined just for the intermission gig. We talk about how they have evolved as a band since Middle School and early influences like James Brown. ALO fans get treated to inside stories from Steve and Cyndy and will leave with an even deeper appreciation for the band and their manager Jenna Lebowitz. For the “Did you Know,” Dr. Leah shares what is happening when we experience love and how it relates to live music. Taraleigh gives listeners tips on how to deepen the love right now in the “Daily Jam.”

Bassist Steve Adams ties together many worlds, finding a meeting ground for feel-good jams, sparkling pop/rock, dust-kicking country/bluegrass, all with a deep admiration for the vintage grooves of Motown, Stax and the Wrecking Crew. As the bassist for ALO and Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, Adams is a national touring veteran and festival regular. When songwriting from home, Adams fires up the drums, keys, and his trusty ukulele, which one can often find him roaming with at festivals seeking out new music/buddies.

In Spring of 2017, Adams jumped into the debut line-up of Bay Area jazz/rock trio, Magic In The Other, and has been exploring newer spaces still in sound and vision. Both off and on tour, Adams can often be found digging through the bins at local record stores, drawing inspiration from the great vinyl past to filter into his creative endeavors. Which now includes his own record store, Mars Record Shop, in Oakland, CA.

Cyndy Thomas is a Clinical Social Worker in the Bay Area in addition to being Steve’s mom and greatest champion. She brings depth to the conversation knowing the founding ALO band members since they started playing together in Middle School.

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Episode 38: Jamming with Jimkata

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:00:26 GMT

In this exclusive interview, Taraleigh and Leah had the pleasure of chatting with Evan Friedell and Packy Lunn from Jimkata about their return from hiatus, their new album Bonfires, and their upcoming West Coast tour. The two share how taking a pause from the band allowed them to see how impactful Jimkata has been. They share what it’s been like to play their new songs live and how much they are looking forward to getting back on the road touring. We dive into the holistic nature of music, how they are approaching it differently this time, and the importance of safety and trust in experiencing those transcendent live music moments. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares why safety and trust are so important for experiencing “it” and Taraleigh offers a way to learn more in the “Daily Jam.”

New York-bred, LA-based synth-rock band Jimkata has been pairing playful, buoyant melodies with weighty, emotive lyrics since its members - three lifelong friends - formed the project in 2005. The group notched nationwide festival performances and released a series of critically-acclaimed studio albums before taking a hiatus in 2017.

Their new album Bonfires is a bracingly original collection of dance floor-ready records that simultaneously feel modern yet classic, blurring the lines between the organic and the electronic as they reckon with doubt, struggle, and perseverance in a search for truth and meaning. The 10-track album boasting 500,000+ combined streams across platforms.

Each Bonfires track released alongside its own captivating music video (with the title track’s music video garnering 100,000+ views), further depicting Jimkata’s newfound sense of freedom and unrestrained creativity.

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Episode 37: Peak Live Music Experiences with Dr. Leah Taylor & Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:13:17 GMT

In the finale of a three-part series, Taraleigh and Leah ask live music fans, musicians, and industry personnel to describe a recent peak live music experience. The pair then talk about how these can provide long-term therapeutic benefits using examples from Dr. Leah’s research as well as topics discussed in past episodes, particularly the holistic nature of live music from Episode 37: Embracing Magic in the Other with Ezra Lipp.

Dr. Leah describes how reliving these experiences, and even just listening to them, can have beneficial health benefits and Taraleigh leads listeners through a technique to enhance this possibility. Also included are tips and techniques of how to get the most out of live music from a health perspective.

Hear peak musical experiences as both performers and audience members from Ryan Dempsey from Twiddle, Eric Gould from Pink Talking Fish and Marble Eyes, Jeremy Kaplin and Brian Murray from Dogs in a Pile, Brett Wilson from Roots of Creation, and members of Annie in the Water, plus more!

Taraleigh Weathers is the leader of fabulous Rocking Life Retreats and founder of the Rocking Life Entrepreneur Program where she helps people with ADHD that have a bazillion ideas in their head and need focus and guidance to figure out how they can bring it all together in a unique offering so you can make reliable income doing what you love. She is also the author of the book How to Rock Your Life. Find out more about Taraleigh at rockinglife.com.

Leah Taylor, PhD is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist with a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a researcher of live music and how it relates to wellbeing. She is the founder and creator of Embodied Groove ™ an interactive movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show. Find out more about Dr. Leah Taylor and Embodied Groove at embodiedgroove.com.

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Episode 36: Mental Health and Live Music with Dr. Leah Taylor & Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:35 GMT

Have you ever wondered how live music is beneficial to your mental health? In this three-part series, Taraleigh and Leah ask live music fans, musicians, and people in the industry questions about what live music means to them, how it affects their mental health, and to share a recent memorable experience with live music.

In this episode, they dive into the question “How has the return of live music affected your mental health?” First, we hear from musicians and industry personnel including Ryan Dempsey from Twiddle, Eric Gould from Pink Talking Fish and Marble Eyes, Jeremy Kaplin and Brian Murray from Dogs in a Pile, and Brett Wilson from Roots of Creation, and others. Then we ask fans the same question.

It is clear from both that live music in our current atmosphere is double-sided, evoking stress but also providing benefits to mental health. Also evident is that while the music is playing, nothing else matters and all is right with the world and that for those interviewed, makes it all worth it. In true Groove Therapy fashion, Dr. Leah links research throughout on things like positive emotions, finding a sense of harmony in life, and connection with others to illuminate the reason behind the experiences being expressed.

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Episode 35: What Live Music Means with Dr. Leah Taylor & Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:10 GMT

In this three-part series, Taraleigh and Leah ask live music fans, musicians, and people in the industry questions about what live music means to them, how it affects their mental health, and to share a recent memorable experience with live music. In this episode, they dive into the question “What does live music mean to you?” First, we hear from live music fans about the importance that it holds in their lives and why they make it a priority to attend live music. Then we hear from musicians such as Ryan Dempsey from Twiddle, Eric Gould from Pink Talking Fish and Marble Eyes, Jeremy Kaplin and Brian Murray from Dogs in a Pile, and Brett Wilson from Roots of Creation, along with others making the live music happen. Taraleigh and Leah explore themes that come up such as feeling a sense of community, a sense of harmony and positive feels, and that live music is essential to one’s survival in the same way as food, water, air, and sex. Whether you have explored this question yourself, are pondering it for the first time, or are curious why your friend, daughter, son, cousin, etc. is off to see the same band for the hundredth time, this episode is a great overview of what makes live music so meaningful and why it has been a part of every culture since the beginning of recorded time.

Leah Taylor, PhD is an integrative mental health specialist with a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a researcher of live music and how it relates to wellbeing. She is the founder and creator of Embodied Groove ™ an interactive movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show. Find out more about Leah and Embodied Groove at embodiedgroove.com.

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Episode 34: Master of the Universe with Nat Keefe

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Taraleigh and Leah chat with guitarist, producer, and master of beats Nat Keefe. Nat shares all the ways he is bringing live music to the people including being an original member of Hot Buttered Rum, his new electronic project BeatMower, intimate acoustic gigs strengthened by the pandemic, and as a producer of other creators’ music. In addition, Nat talks about his travels documenting West African dances for the Awudome tribe in Ghana and collaborating and recording with Zambian and Rwandan musicians in early 2020 which he mixes for his Beatmower sets. Nat discusses how the social context plays a role in the live music experience and how all of these creative pursuits keep him firing on all cylinders. The three also discuss similarities in music and dance across cultures and what we can learn from traditional communities like the Awudome. Not to be missed is Nat’s take on what makes a “hot show” and how everyone’s participation is a part of that. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares her thoughts and passion for live music participation for all involved, including fans, and Taraleigh offers an opportunity to notice what happens when you bring yourself fully to the experience in the “Daily Jam.”

You can access the Awudome traditional dances that Nat discusses in the interview here: https://youtu.be/kAA_3t4xSdE

Nat Keefe is known for bringing both joy and solace to the many thousands of people in his audience. In 1999 he co-founded the bluegrass band Hot Buttered Rum with Erik Yates, a friend he’d met three years prior when they were sophomores in college. Over the last twenty years they’ve lit up some of the best festival stages in the world, including Telluride Bluegrass, Newport Folk, Bonnaroo, Strawberry, Hardly Strictly, and High Sierra, though Nat will admit a personal highlight was performing the National Anthem before a SF Giants playoff game. To the delight of their fans, Hot Buttered Rum continues to write, record, and tour. Their latest album, “Something Beautiful,” was released in April of 2020.

In February 2020 Nat traveled with Hot Buttered Rum to Rwanda and Zambia. Nat’s community rallied behind him and raised $7000 for a new recording studio rig. He recorded several musicians in both countries, and these sounds comprise much of Nat’s DJ dance music project, BeatMower. A BeatMower set is a mix of original sounds recorded in California, Rwanda, Zambia & Ghana, mixer- and laptop-controlled samples and loops, and vinyl turntable tracks, along with occasional musical guests who weave their own collaborative improvisations. Some like to call this original and provocative upbeat dance mix “Afrograss.”

In addition, Nat has produced two-dozen records for other artists, including Kyle Ledson, Fruition, The She’s, and many others. For Nat, producing – helping people refine and create their vision – is equally as important as performing.

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Episode 33: Backline for Mental Health with Kendall and Hallie

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Taraleigh and Leah chat with Backline co-founders Hallie Lincoln and Hallie Kendall Corso about the role Backline is playing in providing mental health and wellness resources for the music industry. Hallie and Kendall talk about the inspiration for Backline after two big names in the music industry lost their life to death by suicide, shining a light on the depth of need in this unique community. We talk about the intention and focus of Backline in supporting artists and music professionals through all steps of the mental health and wellness journey. Also touched on is how covid has impacted and increased the needs for the music community and how Backline is helping to meet those needs, as well as their focus on being more inclusive and socially conscious to all music industry professionals. Lastly, listeners can learn how funding has shifted since covid and how you can support the artists you love in caring for themselves. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares statistics on mental health in the music industry and why the need is so great. Taraleigh offers a quick and easy way to show your appreciation in the “Daily Jam.”

Kendall Corso has worked in the music industry for 10 years, holding various roles in production, management, marketing, and media with Live For Live Music, 11E1EVEN Group, Mempho Music Festival, and more. Her contributions to the scene culminated in 2019 with the co-creation of Backline, the music industry’s mental health and wellness resource hub—drawing from both personal and collective experiences with the unique challenges that come from working in music. She currently serves as the Wellness Advisor to the organization, bringing in partnerships with mindfulness apps and holistic products in hopes of breaking down financial barriers between this community and finding their own wellness journey.

Backline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. We want to build a safer and more supportive music industry by helping our community access quality mental health care providers that understand this line of work.

Hallie Lincoln, LCSW, is a Psychotherapist based in Denver, CO, and is a Co-Founder of Backline. She holds a BS in Child Psychology from Vanderbilt University, a Masters in Clinical Social Work from The University of Denver, and postgraduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Hallie is a clinician who uses a strengths-based, friendly, and inclusive approach to provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients of all ages, and from all walks of life. Before redirecting her efforts towards working in private practice, Hallie worked at various non-profits and has extensive experience working in case management and client care coordination.

Hallie has been exposed to the unique challenges and stressors faced by those in the music industry first by way of her brother, a touring music industry professional, and now is the Director of Backline’s Case Management program and treats clients from the music industry in her private practice.

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Episode 32: Embracing Magic in the Other with Ezra Lipp

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Taraleigh and Leah talk with drummer/songwriter Ezra Lipp about his philosophy to life that has given him the courage to constantly evolve and shine his talents in multiple ways, as a session musician around the Bay Area, frontman of his own band, stepping in as drummer for ALO, and recently writing and producing his first solo album. Ezra shares the inspiration behind creating his own band Magic In The Other and how he discovered that he’s a talented songwriter too. Which may have never happened if he didn’t have the courage to manifest what he really wanted and embrace the magic of the unknown. At the end, Ezra lays out a holistic model for looking at music that aligns with Leah’s research findings on how live music affects listeners. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares this research and how it applies to a biopsychosocial model of health and healing. Taraleigh breaks it down in an easy action step that allows you to experience the fullness of music right now in the “Daily Jam.”

Ezra Lipp is a bay area-based drummer, singer, songwriter, band-leader, audio-engineer and intermittent podcast host of The Ezra Lipp Hour (More or Less). For years Ezra has been known and revered for his fearless improvisational chops and deeply musical drumming that can be heard playing with bands such as ALO, Phil Lesh & Friends, and many other rock/jam staples, as well as his ability to effortlessly support more traditional songwriters like Sean Hayes, Kacey Johansing and others as a live drummer or session musician. In more recent years he has emerged as a dynamic and charismatic frontman in his own right, engaging his natural abilities for humorous banter and antics while presenting his unique and articulate knack for heart-resonating songwriting and singing in bands like the short-lived (but power-packed) Magic In The Other which was the brain-child of Ezra’s from 2017-2020.

With the unexpected curveball of the pandemic in 2020 and the inevitable pause of live performances, Ezra turned his creative sensibilities towards the duel focus of leveling up his audio production skills (and now offers freelance mixing and mastering work under the pseudonym Middle Line Mastering), as well as honing his songwriting and producing efforts to create what will be his debut LP “The Softened Sky”, expected to be released in early 2022 along with a new band to explore and present his material in a live setting.

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Episode 31: Get to Know GrooveSafe

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Taraleigh and Leah talk with GrooveSafe founder Ashley Driscoll and transformational coach Jessica Hans-Smolin. Ashley shares her passion for the movement of consent culture behind GrooveSafe’s mission and talks about her recent experiences hosting bystander awareness trainings, spreading the message of consent, and hosting a table inside venues on Phish tour. Jess informs listeners how she was inspired by Ashley’s mission and what her and Taraleigh will be offering for fans who have had experienced unwanting touching or sexual assault at shows. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares research that supports Groovesafe’s Bystander Intervention training and how a simple response can make a difference in how a person is affected by the experience in the future. Taraleigh encourages everyone to be proactive and educate themselves towards a safer consent culture in the “Daily Jam.”

Ashley Driscoll is the founder of GrooveSafe, a movement within the musical community to bring awareness about unwanted touching and sexual assault at concerts. In the fall of 2016, there was an incident at a Phish show in Las Vegas where a man’s girlfriend was groped and it created a loud online discussion. This prompted Ashley to extend the conversation outside of her trusted circles. She created a thread in a large internet Phish forum and the response was overwhelming. There was a variety of responses ranging from “I had NO idea this was happening” to “Thank you for addressing this, I didn’t realize I was assaulted until this conversation”. Ashley learned so much from that research and those testimonials, not only how frequently this was happening, but it happens while sober, in every music scene and to people of all genders that she knew she needed to start a movement. GrooveSafe’s mission is to Stop sexual assault at concerts; Create safe and respectful dance spaces; Teach that consent is mandatory; and Emphasize respect for boundaries in a pandemic. Find out more at https://groovesafe.com/.

Jessica Hans-Smolin is a supporter of GrooveSafe and the founder of Free Your Essence Coaching where she works with those who identify as weird and wild women in a joyful, loving, sacred space where weird and wild magic is remembered and co-created every day. She helps her clients access their relationship to their unique gifts so they can skillfully embody their weird and wild in the world every day which she believes makes this world so much more vibrant and exciting to be a part of. Jess believes that it is everyone’s birthright to live their version of a free, fully expressed life. She is a Master Level Certified Health and Life Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher, Nature Worshiper, Moon Dancer, Mother, WILD WOMAN, Ritual Lover, Sacred Rebel and carries her Licensed Masters Degree in Social Work. She lives in Nyack, NY with her partner Pete and son Llewyn and two crazy cats. She loves hiking, dancing barefoot in the moonlight, ritual-multi-dimensional portal jumping, live music medicine and circling up around the fire with her sacred sisters. To find out more about Jessica’s offerings and the Weird and Wild Woman Community, you can follow Jessica on Instagram @FreeYourEssenceJess or email her at jess@freeyouressencecoaching.com, to get on the list and receive Weird and Wild meditations, activations, sacred practices, offers and inspiration.

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Episode 30: Reaching for your Dreams with Dawn Jenkins

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Taraleigh and Leah talk with fellow podcaster and passionate Phish phan Dawn Jenkins. Dawn shares what it’s like to be the first female podcast host on Osiris Media and how she has the courage to reach for her dreams. She inspires listeners to create the thing you want, especially if it doesn’t exist and gets real on fears, fandom, and success. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares research that shows you have the power to enhance your confidence and courage with your body posture and Taraleigh takes it a step further in how to incorporate it in your daily life in the “Daily Jam.”

Dawn Jenkins has been part of the Phish community since 1994 & is the producer and host of the first female-hosted Phish podcast Phemale-Centrics. She’s been with Osiris Media since the beginning and is now on the production team for the Phish podcast Undermine. Outside of Phish, Dawn is a Mama of 3 & happily married to her husband Jason. Dawn owns the school Eyes of the World Nature Immersion where she teaches children in the forest of southern Maine!

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Episode 29: All Sides of You with Hayley Jane

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Taraleigh and Leah chat with musician, artist, and shopkeeper Hayley Jane in what began as a conversation about reinventing oneself during pandemic times and turned into a soulful tale of deep emotions, self-expression, and allowing all parts of the whole to thrive. Hayley Jane shares her courageous story of recovering from addiction, regaining her health, and following her heart from one coast to the other, which led to the arms of her true love. She inspires listeners to get healthy and find your canvas to express yourself so you can lead a life you love. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah shares some science on intuition while Taraleigh guides listeners through simple ways to strengthen their intuition in the “Daily Jam.”

Hayley Jane’s performance is layered with raw intensity + linguistic prowess. She has a deeply emotive + highly magnetizing presence that’s generating a serious buzz in the industry. Hayley Jane pulls inspiration from a variety of styles, including 60s/70s rock + pop, musical theater, folk, blues, soul, reggae, psychedelic, funk, bluegrass + country. Her music has been praised by a wide range of musicians, producers, music lovers + the like, for successfully combining a diverse sound with clever, over-the-top lyrics + Vaudevillian style storytelling. Hayley’s on-stage energy + theatrics draw her crowds into a vivid landscape of emotion. She reawakens her audiences to the wild parts of the soul – medicine so needed in these modern times.

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Season 2: Diving Deep with Dr. Leah Taylor & Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this first episode of Season 2, co-hosts and health and wellness experts Taraleigh Weathers and Dr. Leah Taylor dive deep into the how and why of the Groove Therapy lifestyle. This season isn’t just about talking about the magic of live music or living a healthy lifestyle, it’s about experiencing it! Listeners will get a chance to connect back with the live music feels and hear how live music holds all the elements of the latest trauma treatments. Leah answers questions about the meaning of live music as she reviews her highlights from the Phish Shoreline show on 8/31/21. Listen to find out how you can be a part of Season 2!

Taraleigh Weathers is the leader of fabulous Rocking Life Retreats and founder of the Rocking Life Entrepreneur Program where she helps people with ADHD that have a bazillion ideas in their head and need focus and guidance to figure out how they can bring it all together in a unique offering so you can make a reliable income doing what you love. She is also the author of the book How to Rock Your Life.

Leah Taylor, PhD is an integrative mental health specialist with a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a researcher of live music and how it relates to wellbeing. She is the founder of the SHINE Collective, an online membership for live music fans ready to live their best life every day, not just show days and the creator of Embodied Groove ™ a live music movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show.

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Episode 27: Spirituality & Live Music with Peter Sawyer

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Taraleigh and Leah chat with musician, producer, and researcher Peter Sawyer about all things live music for a special ending to Groove Therapy’s Season 1. The trio start by talking about the meaning of live music for fans and the role spirituality and ritual play in the experience. Leah and Peter swap research while Taraleigh rounds it out with personal stories. Peter shares his journey as a musician and songwriter including influences from favorite bands and focusing on music that comes from the heart and elevates the experience for the audience. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah highlights research that looks at the role of spirituality for fans while Taraleigh suggests ways to connect to your spiritual side every day in the “Daily Jam.”

Peter Sawyer is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, and producer based in Santa Cruz, California. Sawyer is known for his distinctive electric guitar style and soulful vocals that been prominently featured in Seconds on End, Echo Street, and Brightshine. Sawyer completed his PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and focused his dissertation research on the music of The Grateful Dead and how it relates to spirituality and ritual. In 2018 Sawyer founded Brightshine. Seamlessly combining Rock, Funk, Latin and Jazz influences, Brightshine has created an expansive and expressive sound that is uniquely their own.

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Episode 26: Making it Happen Part 3 with Alex Crothers

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this 3-part series, Taraleigh and Leah talk to three different heroes behind the curtain (aka live music producers and promoters) to highlight all they do to bring live music to the people. Of course, with covid this is a whole new ball game, and these heroes deserve a lot of props for their courage, ingenuity, and innovation. Where would we be without our live music medicine? I don’t even want to know.

In this episode, event producer and founder of Higher Ground, Alex Crothers, shares the process and considerations to safely re-open live music venues during the pandemic. Listeners will get to hear how he got creative in Burlington, VT and offered the first CSA-esque option for live music fans looking to support and see live music without a big price tag or commitment, that in turn offers an experience like no other. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor speaks to one of Alex’s fears, that consumer behavior would change after covid and people may choose not to invest in live music as they did pre-pandemic. As you can guess, the answer is “hell yes, they will!” and the “Did You Know,” will provide research on why live music brings meaning to people’s lives. In the “Daily Jam,” Taraleigh inspires listeners to find a sense of harmony within everyday life.

Alex Crothers is the founder of Higher Ground in Burlington, VT, as well as co-owner of State Theatre, Port City Music Hall, and Thompsons Point in Portland, ME. He books and produces six artist-curated music festivals around the US and Mexico. He has 25+ years in the live events side of the music business and currently produces ~650 events annually (pre-Covid).

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Episode 25: The Return of Live Music with Dr. Leah Taylor & Taraleigh Weathers

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this special episode, co-hosts and health and wellness experts Taraleigh Weathers and Dr. Leah Taylor celebrate their 25th Groove Therapy podcast episode by talking about the return of live music! In it, they discuss all the feels of coming back to live music after quarantine and insights they are making about how important live music is in their lives. The two discuss tips and techniques they use to ground and center if it all begins to feel overwhelming and ways they have learned over the years to fully tap into the medicine of live music. Also discussed is when it is too much and how to navigate FOMO in service of needed rest and downtime. Lastly, listeners will get to find out when the pair might actually meet in person and the spontaneous combustion that may occur as a result.

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Episode 24: Making it Happen Part 2 with Greg Keidan

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Greg Keidan, “Mr. Hat,” offers listeners a glimpse into the life of an independent concert promoter passionate about creating peak experiences for all his events. He shares his unique approach to business, which correlates perfectly with the improv music we love so much, and how he got innovative in times of covid to continue offering peak live music experiences. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor talks about the “yes and” philosophy and Taraleigh encourages listeners to adopt a “yes and” day in her “Daily Jam.”

Greg Keidan (better known as Mr. Hat) is an innovative, independent concert promoter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been hopefully addicted to producing concerts for over twenty years, producing live music events as Mr. Hat Presents. In 2019 he made waves with a series of successful “Dead Set On The Bay” sunset concert cruises featuring Stu Allen and a rotating cast of all-stars. In 2020, he pandemically pivoted to Cruise-In Concerts featuring psychedelic visuals and novel approaches to delivering peak concert experiences. In previous incarnations, Greg was a neuroscientist and then a researcher and practitioner of civic engagement, working with AmericaSpeaks and The Institute for Local Government to champion inclusive, deliberative, and forward-thinking approaches to involving diverse people in public decision making. Collaboration is the common thread in his unusual career path. Greg was into social distancing before it was cool. His five favorite bands are The Slip, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and ThaMuseMeant.

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Episode 23: Making it Happen Part 1 with Paul Levine

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Paul Levine from Purple Hat Productions starts us off by talking about what it took to produce the first big U.S. music festival after covid, Suwannee Surprise, at the majestic Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Paul’s main concern is safety and he lets us in on all the details that need to be considered to produce live music in 2021. He shares reactions from fans and artists that attended and highlights live music’s healing effects. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor talks about how play and healing are related and the effect on our bodies when we play at live music. Taraleigh gives listeners specific ways to incorporate play into your life every day in her “Daily Jam.”

Paul Levine is a festival producer and founder of Purple Hat Productions. He produces many events at the magical Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida including Suwannee Hullaween, Purple Hatter’s Ball, AURA Music & Arts Festival, and Southern Grown.

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Episode 22: Phish in Academia with Dr. Stephanie Jenkins

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Did you know that you could listen to Phish and discuss the philosophy of art and music for college credit? In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with Dr. Stephanie Jenkins about Phish in Academia including a for-credit college course that she designed and teaches called the Philosophy School of Phish and a Phish Studies multi-day academic conference highlighting graduate research on the music of Phish. Dr. Jenkins shares the specific Phish jam that inspired her to go for her dreams and merge her academic and show selves into one sparkly dynamic being and the lives that have been changed because of that. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor shares research on how live music fans can be stereotyped and stigmatized as a whole tribe and Taraleigh gives listeners a fun homework assignment that uses the lyrics of Phish to remember that everything’s right in her “Daily Jam.”

Dr. Stephanie C. Jenkins is an Associate Professor in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion at Oregon State University. She is the co-founder and former co-director of the Phronesis Lab for Engaged Ethics, as well as the current Director of the Oregon State University Disability Network. Her research and teaching interests include feminist philosophy, disability studies, critical animal studies, and ethics. In addition to publishing scholarly articles in moral philosophy, she is a co-editor of the recently published book, Disability and Animality: Crip Perspectives in Critical Animal Studies, as well as a special issue of the Public Philosophy Journal devoted to the band Phish.

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Episode 21: Access for Every Body with Amy Pinder & Leah Barron

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with founders of Inclusion Festival and board members of Accessible Festivals Amy Pinder and Leah Barron. Amy and Leah share why accessibility at live music concerts and festivals is so important. They shine a light on how much work there is to be done when it comes to this. For the “Did you Know” section, Dr. Leah Taylor shares statistics on the challenges surrounding accessibility and Taraleigh gives listeners tips on how to become aware of how accessible or inaccessible the places you commonly visit are in her “Daily Jam.”

Amy Pinder is the co-founder of Inclusion Festival, executive director or Accessible Festivals and a speech-language therapist with over fifteen years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and neurological differences in a variety of educational, vocational, and community settings.

Leah Barron is the co-founder of Inclusion Festival, programs director of Accessible Festivals, a special education teacher, and a registered yoga instructor with experience working in a variety of settings including public schools, private studios, and home-based instruction. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga with individuals of all ages and abilities, though she has a particular interest in supporting those with disabilities. Additionally, Leah co-founded My Best Fest, an online music festival guide, which led her to on-site festival consulting services.

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Episode 20: The Power of Lyrics with Ryan Montbleau

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with singer-songwriter Ryan Montbleau about the power of lyrics. Ryan describes his process of writing lyrics and following his inner compass in painting a picture that grabs the listener and takes them on a sensory journey. He shares about his newest project, four distinct EPs, Wood, Fire, Water, and Air, and gives listeners the inside scope on what it has been like to birth these into the world. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about research on instrumental music versus music with lyrics on affecting mood. Taraleigh gives listeners tips on how to fully evoke the power of lyrics in her “Daily Jam.”

Ryan Montbleau has opened solo/acoustic for John P. Hammond, Melissa Ferrick, Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, and Rodrigo y Gabriela. His band, the Ryan Montbleau band, was a regular act included in the line-up at the Gathering of the Vibes music festival in Connecticut, as well as many other festivals in the jam scene. In the spring of 2010 the Ryan Montbleau Band toured with Martin Sexton, as his backing band and opening band. Before departing for that tour, Sexton produced the RMB's album titled, Heavy On the Vine, recorded at Camp Street Studios in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ryan currently has four new EPs coming out separately, Wood, Fire, Water, and Air.

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Episode 19: Coping Through Crazy Times with Taraleigh and Leah

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this special episode, co-hosts and health and wellness experts Taraleigh and Leah discuss strategies they have used over the past year to cope through the craziness of it all. Listeners will learn simple techniques they can use through the wildest of times to stay sane and balanced. Taraleigh brings her humor and light-hearted spirit combined with Leah’s down-to-earth, compassionate presence to inspire hope and joy in others.

Taraleigh Weathers is the founder of the Rocking Life Entrepreneur Program where she helps people with ADHD that have a bazillion ideas in their head and need focus and guidance to figure out how they can bring it all together in a unique offering so you can make reliable income doing what you love. Leah Taylor, PhD is the founder of the SHINE Collective, an online membership for live music fans ready to prioritize their health and wellness in a fun and authentic way. She is also the creator of Embodied Groove ™ a live music movement experience designed to enhance the benefits of live music and raise the vibe at every show.

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Episode 18: Making Lemonade with Gregory McLoughlin

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah talk with bassist and songwriter Gregory McLoughlin who has built a thriving community over the past year with his consistent Monday night live streams. Greg talks about how quarantine opened up opportunities for him and new fans that have been silver linings of this time. They are creating a whole TGIM movement where Mondays definitely do not suck anymore! He expresses his gratitude for his virtual audience and the love he feels from the party in the comments. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about the power of showing up consistently and the positive effects of ritual in the live music experience. Taraleigh offers listeners inspiration to show up for themselves consistently in her “Daily Jam.”

Gregory McLoughlin is a songwriter and bass player living in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey. He writes and records as a solo artist, but also writes for other artists, including Beeman & Bannon, BuzzUniverse, Ross Sandler, Anthony Tamburro, Abbe Rivers, Johnny Bullitt and others. Gregory has a catalog of songs that he would love you to perform and share. You can check them out on the songwriting page. You can find Gregory’s music on Spotify, YouTube and other streaming services. Gregory is also available as a freelance upright and electric bass player for recording and gigs in the New York City area. One of Gregory’s most favorite things lately is performing an online virtual concert every Monday night at 8 PM EST on the Busking Down the House Facebook Page.

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Episode 17: Famoe.ly History with Vinnie Amico and Al Schnier

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah talk with Vinnie and Al from the band moe. about their experience of creating a close-knit community and what it’s like from their perspective. moe.rons and newfound fans will love hearing about how certain traditions started and the connection they feel with their famoe.ly. Vinnie and Al discuss what they’ve been up to over the last year and how they are continuing to create community virtually in fun and intimate ways. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about the process of finding oneself through community and how potent that can be within live music. Taraleigh gives listeners tips for enhancing connection virtually in her “Daily Jam.”

Vinnie Amico (drums) and Al Schnier (guitars, vocals) are both members of the band moe. and have played together since 1996. Hailed by American Songwriter for their “mind-bending musicality,” moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad musical forms on a truly original journey rich with crafty, clever songwriting and astonishing resourcefulness. Fueled by an impassioned fan base, moe. has spent much of those thirty years on the road, encompassing countless live performances marked by eclectic wit, deep friendship, and exploratory invention. Having built an enduring legacy with hard work and a confirmed commitment to creativity and community, moe. seem as surprised as anyone to find themselves at such a significant landmark.

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Episode 16: The Soundtrack of Our Lives with Elizabeth Beck

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah talk with writer Elizabeth Beck about how the music of our favorite bands can create the soundtrack of our lives, spanning births and deaths, celebrations and challenges. They dive into the healing power of music through personal experiences and those of her characters. Elizabeth talks about her love of Phish and the Grateful Dead and the literary influences for World Gone Mad and Summer Tour, both fiction novels based around the music of Phish. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about how rock music can have similar effects to meditation and other contemplative practices. Taraleigh instructs listeners on how to find similar effects in other novel ways in her “Daily Jam.”

Elizabeth Beck is a writer, artist, and teacher who lives with her family in Lexington, Kentucky. WORLD GONE MAD (released February 2021) follows the characters from SUMMER TOUR, which was published in 2020, is her debut work of fiction. She is the author of: Painted Daydreams: Collection of Ekphrastic Poems (Accents Publishing 2019), insignificant white girl (Evening Street Press 2013), and Interiors (Finishing Line Press 2013). Elizabeth achieved her B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati and her M.Ed. from Xavier University. She is an award-winning English and Art History teacher. During her time at Withrow High School, she founded The Tracks Literary Magazine. She is the proud recipient of an Artist Enrichment Grant through The Kentucky Foundation for Women. She founded The Teen Howl Poetry Series and the award-winning Leestown OUTLOUD Poets. In between, Elizabeth likes to make art, cook, and listen to music.

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Episode 15: Finding Flow with Lebo

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz about the relational aspect of live music and how he can feel a response in the audience, whether it is an insight in their head or a twitch of their mouth. Lebo talks about how he combines discipline and surrender to find flow and how this translates into deep improvisation on stage. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah shares the benefits of the flow state as it relates to live music and research that backs it up. Taraleigh instructs listeners on how to create flow in their own lives in her “Daily Jam.”

Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz is a six-string slinger and singer known for his unprecedented versatility, deft songcraft, and irresistible charm. Possessing a signature tone, the vehicle for his fluid, buttery sound is a flat top acoustic guitar that he has personally sliced and diced into an electric flat top, with a vintage style humbucker pickup. Inherently committed to an improvisational approach, Lebo embodies the realm of melodic, soulful rock. He is best known as the guitarist for Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) but also plays with Doobie Decibel System, Bone Diggers, MagicGravy, and The Rock Collection. In addition, he has many stellar Lebo & Friends line-ups that feature talented musicians from across the country. He is a fixture in the Bay Area music scene and can often be found musical directing or mentoring up-and-coming musicians live on stage. His love of music spills over in his unique style and most everyone who sees him play live is instantly hooked by his infectious spirit and transcendent guitar playing.

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Episode 14: Using Time for Fun with Marco and Katie Benevento

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah caught up with Marco and Katie Benevento to talk about the idea of using time for fun. Marco lets us in on where the phrase originated from and how it has become his life philosophy. They talk about how it translates into family life and what that looks like during this time. Marco also shares how he is continuing to bring fun to people, connect with fans, and spread joy and positivity in all the ways. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah proposes that life can be fun and how that simple shift can create big results. Taraleigh inspires listeners to turn mundane tasks into fun activities in her “Daily Jam.”

Marco Benevento is an American pianist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, who has been a fixture of the New York experimental rock music and jazz scene since 1999. He is the founder and recording engineer of Fred Short, a recording studio in Upstate New York, and a member of the rock groups Benevento/Russo Duo and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, as well as his own project the Marco Benevento Band.

Katie Benevento is an artist who creates incredible jewelry and hand-printed clothes in Upstate New York. All of Katie’s work is designed and handcrafted by Katie in the Hudson Valley of mostly recycled metals and fairly traded beads.

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Episode 13: Love, Devotion & Surrender with Edith Johnson

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with Hippie Chick writer and live music fan, Edith Johnson, about the essence of live music. Edith talks about how she met her Hippie Chick collaborator Jay Blakesberg and her Festival Girl blog that propelled her on her live music writing and researching adventure. She describes life-altering experiences she has had along the way and what’s in store for the future. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about the importance of the experience of awe and how attending live music could literally make you a better person. Taraleigh leaves listeners with a simple way to bring more awe into your daily life right now in her “Daily Jam.”

Edith Johnson is a freelance writer and wanderer. Her love of travel has taken her across the globe and through a series of personal reinventions: telemarketer, model dresser, art dealer, translator, copyeditor, lingerie salesperson, and more. In 2011, she left a PhD program in history to follow and write about live music. Edith spent six years documenting her solo festival travels via social media as Festival Girl and ran a short-lived blog of the same name. During that time, Edith collaborated with legendary rock photographer Jay Blakesberg on his book Hippie Chick (2015). From 2016 to 2018, Edith organized and hosted the Her Forest Women’s Group Camp at Electric Forest, also serving on Her Forest’s 2017 allyship panel. Edith’s work has appeared in various print and online publications including Easy Reader, Hittin’ the Note, Fest 300, Salt Magazine, and Live for Live Music.

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Episode 12: Turned On with Jay Blakesberg

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with music photographer Jay Blakesberg about his experiences over the last 30 years capturing “lightning in a bottle” moments of live music. He talks about his initial quest for sex, drugs, and Rock n’ Roll and how it led to a thriving career where he remains inspired and satisfied in his role as a visual anthropologist documenting scenes from our live music tribe. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah talks about our innate drive as humans for the experience of collective ecstasy and collective joy in a ritualized way and Taraleigh instructs listeners on how to bring the live music magic into their daily lives now in her “Daily Jam.”

Jay Blakesberg is a San Francisco-based photographer and video director whose career spans over 30 years. He began his career photographing live music events he attended. After moving to the Bay Area in the mid-1980s he became the house photographer at the rock club The I-Beam on Haight Street and began to photograph the birth of the alternative rock movement. He photographed his first assignment for Rolling Stone in 1987, and since then has shot for them over 300 times. In the 1990s Blakesberg was constantly shooting for print magazines and record companies, creating a photographic archive of 30 years of music icons. After securing a book deal to release a coffee table book of his Grateful Dead archives in 2002, Blakesberg was inspired to create his own book publishing company, Rock Out Books. Starting in the summer of 2007, he began to produce and direct live concert videos for numerous festivals and artists. Blakesberg continues to document Rock and Roll culture through photographs and video.

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Episode 11: Recapping 2020 with Taraleigh and Leah

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Leah and Taraleigh talk about the live music experience inspired by the conversations from the past episodes. They discuss themes that arose from previous guests such as innovation, inspiration, deep connection, and resilience. Listeners will get a glimpse of what to expect from Groove Therapy in the coming year. Taraleigh and Leah also talk about their experiences this year and ways they have used to cope and to continue rocking the Groove Therapy lifestyle in a year of minimal live music.

Taraleigh Weathers is the founder of Rocking Life, where she helps people figure out how to take the live music magic and make it part of their everyday experience. Dr. Leah Taylor teaches Lifestyle Medicine to live music fans through her online membership the SHINE Collective and her live music movement experience Embodied Groove.

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Episode 10: Manifesting Musical Magic with Eric Gould

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Leah and Taraleigh chat with musician and creative businessman Eric Gould to hear how he has used 2020 to help manifest musical magic. Eric talks about his new projects that have come out of the extra time of quarantine, including an exciting new band and Curbside Concerts. Throughout the episode, in full Groove Therapy fashion, he inspires listeners to realize their dreams and “energize your soul.” It hasn’t all been easy, and Eric talks about that too. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah provides simple steps to manifest your own dreams and Taraleigh instructs listeners on how to make it a regular habit in her “Daily Jam.”

Eric Gould is a bassist and founding member of Particle, Pink Talking Fish, and newly formed Marble Eyes. He is also associated with Curbside Concerts who is helping to keep music live in a physically distant world.

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Episode 9: Everyone Loves Matt Butler

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Leah and Taraleigh sit down with Matt Butler, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and creator of Everyone Orchestra to chat about the importance of connection in live music and how to get creative with our magical connection in these COVID times. Matt discusses how he is pivoting into the virtual space with Everyone Orchestra and IGE Music and Art Immersions, while still keeping the important aspects of each present, including connection and improvisation. Matt tells listeners how Everyone Orchestra began and his exciting plans for the future. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah provides research on the importance of satisfying social connection, as we find in live music, and Taraleigh tells listeners how to connect with someone today in a fun way to increase these benefits in her “Daily Jam.”

Matt Butler is a musician, multi-instrumentalist, and creator of Everyone Orchestra, an improvisational musical project that features a constantly revolving roster of musicians. Everyone Orchestra creates completely different music every time it appears through conducted improvisational musical exploration and audience participation. In addition to Everyone Orchestra, Matt’s “day job” is with a non-profit IGE Music and Art Immersions, a public charity conducts educational music and art immersions, benefit performances and philanthropic activities in support for nonprofit arts foundations and public charities worldwide. IGE supports and funds environmental and social programs, artist development, cross-cultural artistic exploration, international arts education, and other humanitarian causes.

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Episode 8: It's a Family Affair with Bobby, Denise & Adam Deitch

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Leah and Taraleigh have the pleasure of sitting down with a whole family of talented musicians, Denise and Bobby Deitch, and their son Adam Deitch. Fans get a real treat by experiencing the love, connection, and support of the Deitch family and a glimpse into Adam’s early influences and first live performance that transformed his childhood experience. Adam talks about how he is staying busy during COVID times and ways he is continuing to bring music to the people. For the “Did you Know” section, Leah provides research on the emotion of love, often present during live music, and Taraleigh tells listeners how to cultivate love in all its forms in her “Daily Jam.”

Denise Hettinger Deitch has studied music since her early childhood. In middle school she was in a special music program in NYC when she began playing drums. She then attended Berklee College of Music and graduated with a degree in Music Education. During her time in Boston, she performed on drums with various bands. She then moved to NY to be with family with her husband and baby son. Denise performed with Bobby as a duo 4 to 6 nights a week in the NY Tri-state area for approximately 21 years. During that time she began teaching music in NY area and obtained a Masters degree followed by an additional 60 credits. She then retired after teaching for 25+ years. She is now performing as percussionist and background vocalist with the Bobby Deitch Band and teaching drums and piano privately.

Bobby Deitch began his love for music at the age of 5. His eclectic musical taste was attributed to the fact that several genres of music were played in the Deitch household, on a daily basis. Bobby gravitated to drums by age 8. At age 8 Bobby’s uncle Dave Abrams, a well-known professional drummer and vocalist was an early influence on Bobby’s early musical development and by age 11 his parents purchased his first drum kit. After graduating high school in 1971, Bobby focused on studying music more seriously and moved to Boston, Massachusetts to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music. There he began to work on all aspects of music such as composition, harmony, ear training and counterpoint with some of the best instructors in the business. Bobby has performed on drums on several recordings such as pianist/composer Richard Sorce’s acclaimed Latin album “A Place I’ve Never Been” and guitarist/Berklee faculty member Richie Hart’s “331/3” album. In April, 2020, Bobby, along with his band The Bobby Deitch Band (BDB) released their second album, “Work With Whatcha Got”, which has reached global acclaim.

Adam Deitch’s career has crossed genres and he plays the role of both producer and drummer. Adam was inspired by hip-hop at an early age, inspired by Public Enemy and Eric B and Rakim. Adam has produced records for such luminaries as 50-Cent, Redman, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Chali 2na and MF Doom. He has also done major session work on drums for artists including Justin Timberlake, Daniel Bedingfield, Anthony Hamilton, DJ Quik and Wyclef Jean and the Fugees. Adam has toured the world and recorded as a member of the Grammy Nominated John Scofield Band, Pretty Lights, the Average White Band, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, Meshell Ndegeocello and his own Break Science and Lettuce. Recent highlights include a Grammy nomination for Ledisi's Turn Me Loose for which Adam produced and co-wrote two songs, co-writing and production for Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi's Sony debut, production of two tracks on Matisyahu's latest and a platinum single for Italian rap sensation Fabri Fibra. In 2020, Lettuce was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album with their 2019 release Elevate.

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Episdoe 7: The Bright Side with Jenna Lebowitz

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Leah and Taraleigh sit down with Jenna Lebowitz from Jenstar Productions to chat about live music, health and wellness, and creating the life of your dreams. She shares her health and wellness secrets for life on the road, and off, and leaves listeners with tips on how to navigate these changing live music times gracefully and maybe even experience something you never dreamed possible before. At the end, Leah gives us a glimpse into the science of pleasurable sensations during live music and Taraleigh tells us how we can make this happen right now!

Jenna Lebowitz is the founder and president of Jenstar Productions, a music management and event production agency based in San Francisco. Jenna began producing events focused on entertainment, arts and politics in 1992. Over the years she has enjoyed her work with nationally touring bands in the following roles – manager, booking agent, tour manager, publicist, and merchandise director.

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Episode 6: Surrender to the Keller

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah chat with musician Keller Williams about the current state of live music and how it is has impacted him as a performer. He highlights the upside to starting over in the post COVID era and ways he has continued creating connections with fans in the digital world. Shout out to the “Cellar Dwellers!” Keller brings in his usual charm and charisma and keeps us laughing throughout. At the end, Leah discusses how synchronicities are more evident at live music and Taraleigh teaches us how to connect to this kind of magic in everyday life.

Keller Williams is an American singer, songwriter and musician who combines elements of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, reggae, electronica/dance, jazz, funk, along with other assorted genres. He is often described as a 'one-man jam-band' due to his frequent use of live phrase looping with multiple instruments.

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Episode 5: Katie Fox – The Music Never Stopped

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah bring in music publicist Katie Fox to discuss the current state of affairs in the live music scene and what we can do right now to help make sure we have a scene to return to. Katie helps to provide us with a sense of hope and leaves listeners with clear action steps to make our voices heard by our representatives. Katie also shares what inspired her to go from a fan to supporting live music for a living and how quitting her job for live music opened the door for a rewarding career. Leah provides us with information on live music’s lasting therapeutic effects and Taraleigh gives listeners a fun way to connect with music right now.

Katie Fox builds and executes integrated marketing strategies that align with her social and environmental values in the live event space. She has proven success in creating strategies that use the latest technologies to further organic & paid buzz surrounding musicians, bands, music festivals and non-profits by creating exclusive experiences that reinforce emotional attachment.

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Episode 4: Reed Mathis Vulnerable, Honest, Brave Part 2

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:03:00 GMT

In Part 2, Taraleigh, Leah, and Reed come back to finish the conversation about live music as a potential for trauma and grief resolution and insecure attachment. Reed gives a specific example of his own healing through live music and how he uses Beethoven as a means of healing for others. Leah discusses many reasons people use music in their lives and Taraleigh shares her latest ritual involving music for well-being that listeners can use in their daily lives.

Reed Mathis is a bass player and the genius behind Electric Beethoven. Reed’s experimental and experiential philosophy has led him to use well known artists such as Beethoven, Paul Simon, and The Grateful Dead for exploration and healing. His latest projects include Bone Diggers and Golden Gate Wingmen in addition to Electric Beethoven. Perhaps most notably, Reed was a founding member of Tulsa progressive jazz band Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.

This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group, Groove Therapy Podcast Community, to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness. Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com.

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Episode 4: Reed Mathis Vulnerable, Honest, Brave Part 1

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT

In Part 1, Taraleigh and Leah sit down with musician Reed Mathis and dive deep into the healing potential of live music. The three discuss the role of the nervous system and early attachments on a person’s experience and how live music could affect these aspects later in life in therapeutic ways. Psychedelics as part of the mix are also mentioned as a way to cover a lot of ground really quickly. Reed goes on to say, “if you are looking for a place where you can retrain your nervous system to feel safe, it is hard to find a better set of circumstances than a live band, especially a live band that improvises.” Leah gives a brief overview of the nervous system and Taraleigh leaves listeners with a fun way to practice their own improvisation.

Reed Mathis is a bass player and the genius behind Electric Beethoven. Reed’s experimental and experiential philosophy has led him to use well known artists such as Beethoven, Paul Simon, and The Grateful Dead to lead to exploration and healing. His latest projects include Bone Diggers and Golden Gate Wingmen in addition to Electric Beethoven. Perhaps most notably, Reed was a founding member of Tulsa progressive jazz band Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.

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Episode 3: Ride the Wave with Zach Gill

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Taraleigh and Leah sit down to chat with musician Zach Gill. Zach talks about when everyone is "feeling it" at the same time and how it is his favorite part of live music. Is it inspired, connection, love, what is it? The three discuss aspects of this experience and Zach talks about his experiences as a performer and a fan. Zach goes on to share his special superstitions to help ensure this happens at a show. Also discussed is how important dancing is for helping a person to unwind and feel free. Leah shares how practices like dance, meditation, and participating in live music help to create lasting change and Taraleigh leaves listeners with opportunities to create lasting change in easy and fun ways.

Zach Gill is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. He performs regularly as a solo artist in addition to being a member of Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) and Jack Johnson's band. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.

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Episode 2: The Joel Cummins Connection

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:05:00 GMT

In Episode 2 of Groove Therapy Taraleigh and Leah chat with musician Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee. Joel talks about what he loves most about the live music experience and what he is doing to keep himself healthy and sane during times of COVID and quarantine. He also lets listeners in on his inspiration for getting into Rock n' Roll and joining Umphrey's McGee. Throughout the episode, the three dive into the experience of deep connection that occurs during live music. Leah provides the science that explains how social bonds are strengthened and Taraleigh leaves listeners with a tip on how to find that deep connection any time.

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The Pilot: Where it all Began

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT

In this pilot episode of Groove Therapy Taraleigh and Leah talk about their journey into health and wellness and what inspired them to take a nontraditional focus in their careers by combining health and wellness with live music. They also discuss what they love most about the live music experience and what listeners can expect from future Groove Therapy episodes.

Groove Therapy aims to help listeners understand the live music experience more deeply from a health perspective and provide inspiration on how to bring the live music magic into their everyday lives.

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Groove Therapy Trailer

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:54:01 GMT

What exactly happens in our minds and bodies during live music? Can it help us to heal and grow? Explore these questions and more with your favorite musicians and learn from health and wellness experts how to live your best life every day.

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